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episode date - July 13, 2006
Farewell to Syd; Hello to Jesse
Ahh, live radio. You’ve just got to love it. At one point during today’s show, I think we inadvertently caused a half-dozen people to crash their cars in sheer terror. Apparently, the microphone that was responsible for recording the live segment of our program was not ‘switched’ correctly, so we boosted the signal really loud to compensate for the problem. Then, we found the button, and WHAM!!!! I bet we caused a brownout at the local power station, and I can only offer my sincerest apologies to those poor drivers who had us tuned in…
But hey, that’s rock and roll. The problem got fixed and things went smoothly from then on.
On another note, we lost another legendary character this week. Although his tenure in the music business was terribly short, I’ve always held a soft spot for Syd Barrett. In the beginning, he was the wizard of Pink Floyd, providing most of their material, while singing and playing guitar. The psychedelic scene in London reached its nadir in 1967, and Barrett was the physical embodiment of that scene. His playful lyrics and remarkably creative song structures always fascinated me, and this remained true even after his drug-addled condition left him incapable of remaining in the band. The fragile condition of his mental state provided the impetus for two fascinating solo albums, which combined sheer genius with an overt sense of imbalance. The result was the type of music that could only be made by a fractured yet creative mind, and to me, it remains as some of the most original and unselfconscious music ever made. Word of his death reached me today, so we dedicate the first half of today’s show to the whimsical genius of Syd Barrett.
The second part of our show features an interview segment and live in-studio performance by guitarist Jesse Kinch. Jesse came to our attention a few weeks ago, after he performed at a local club. His playing would attract attention at any age, but the fact that he has yet to reach his teens makes him impossible to ignore. We discuss his technique, his influences and his ambition, and then we just let him play. Hope you enjoy the show.
 
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